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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
RAXAHACHIE.
An Engine Jumps the Track Real Estate
Boom StilOn.

An Engine Jumps the Track-Kcal Estate
Boom Still On.
Correspondence of the Gazette.
WAxAHACHIE, TEX. Dec. l4.-Sone of
the NJ. DIS. OF this city met one evening
last week and organized society to be
known as the "AcsdemY of Medicine"
which will meet every Thursday evening,
where many and various subjects per-
tanning 10 the science of medicine will be
discussed.
Monday evening an engine of the work
force on the Fort Worth and New Orleans
Road jumped the track about midway
between Waxahachie and Midlothian.
Fortunately the engineer and fireman
escaped without injury, but the engine
was badly wrecked.
The streets Of this city have become so
muddy and dissgreeable by the recent
rains that the city fathers have put IS force
to work scraping the mud of, down to
the ground, the whole square having once
been covered, some years ago, with
gravel to the depth of twelve inches.
Mayor DuBose has given notice by
publication th.t the ordinance pertaining
to the shooting or firing Of fire crackers
snd all other fireworks within the cerpo-
rate limits of the city, will be strictly en-
forced during the coming holidays, as
well as at other times.
Among other features OF progress in
cur city, is noticed the recent organize
ton of largely attended dancing school.
Notwithstanding the Inclement wealth
er, the boom in WsXahschie real estate
continues, as also does the building ma
MIA. Six new business houses are in
course of construction adjoining the
court square, and IS many more residence
houses are being constructed throughout
the city.
Sufficient stock has been subscribed to
the Electric Light Company to insure
electric lights in this city, and it Will not
be many weeks before handsome tower
snd light will be seen in our midst.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
IVES IN COURT.
His Counsel Moves to Dis miss this Com
plant

Bis Counsel Moves to Dit miss tbs Com
plant.
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Henry S. Ives
was arraigned this afternoon in tie
Tombs Police court charged with stealing
100000 from the Cincinnati, Hamilton
and Dayton Railway. julius Dexter,
president Of the road, was examined
He testified that Ives had never account
ed for the 500, 900 draft in question. He
said he had been IN officer of the COM
psny only since August II. He owned
two shares of stock, which had
been transferred to him by Ives,
who controlled seven-eighths of the stock
Of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton.
He could not be positive that Ives had
not notified the treasurer of the draft
transactions. When Ives threatened to
enjoin him from raising the Evans loan
he threatened to proceed against him
The witness was now prose-
cutting without authority of the
Hamilton and Dayton. An
examination of the books showed
that on July 6, Ives loaned to Rodent Gar
rett 100000 This 100000 wss charged
to Ives!as trustee.
Mr.. Johnson, counsel for IveSa moved
to dismiss the complaint on the ground of
want of evidence and Justice Kilbreth
took the papers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
IMMIGRATION.
Various Cities, TeWns and Communi.
ties Holding Meetings and Sending
Delegates TO the Convention.
A Large Gathering May be Expecte "A
General Demand from all Quarters
for Speedy Action.
Meeting at albany.

Meeting at albany.
ALBANY, TEX, Dec. 49, 1857.
To the Editor of the Gazette.
Last night the largest and most en-
thusiastic meeting held in our courthouse
for year past, assembled to take action
in the movement originated by the Fort
Worth GAZETTE, and now agitating the
great state of Texas from center of cir
conference. ZION. Peter Hart, county
judge, was called to the chair, and L. j.
Thompson, editor of the Albany News,
was made secretary of the meeting
Rousing speeches were made by some OF
our leading citizens, and the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, by the people Of Shsckelford
county in convention assembled, that we
heartily approve of the movement init
ated by the Fort Worth GAZETTE, the
Dallas News and the business men of the
cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Having
for its object the settlement and develop
ment Of Texas, and hereby pledge our
full and cordial support to said move.
ment.
Resolved, that it is the sense of this
meeting that cheap rates of railroad fare,
with liberal stop-over privileges from
eastern, northern and northwestern points
to all railroad points in Texas, will speed
lily rebound to the benefit of Texas at
large and the Texas railroads in perticu
ssY
r Resolved, that this convention appoint
five delegates to represent Shackelford
county in this immigration convention at
Dallas on the goth inst.
Resolved, that it is the sense of this
meeting that we organize ourselves into
permanent immigration society, having
for its objects the diffusion Of knowledge
as to the necessary advantages Shackel-
ford county offers to the immigrants.
81. @. JACOBS, Chairman Gem.
The delegates elected to attend the
Dallas meeting were A. A. Clarke, attor-
ney-at-law: W. D. Reynolds, vice-presi-
dent First National Bank; L. II. Hill of
Webb, Campbell & Hill, 81. G. Jacobs of
Fisher, Jacobs & Stinson and L. 81. Lee
Of L. II. & W. G. Lee. The committee
were given full power to represent
Shackelford county at Dallas the Goth.
The meeting then proceeded to organize
permanent immigration society in &C
cordance with the above resolutions with
the following officers: Hon. Peter Hart,
President; f. E. Conrad, President;
L. J. Thompson, Secretary; Judge n. L.
Bartholomew, Treasurer; Hon. J. R.
Fleming, A. A. Clarke and A. j. Center,
advisory committee.
On motion the Secretary was instructed
to send the above to the Albany News,
the Fort Worth GAZETTE, the Dallas
News and the Waco Examiner with re-
quest that they publish same.
PETER HART, Chairman.
L. J. THOMPSON, Secretary.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Ell PASO.
An Interesting Civil Case-Opera House is
Completed.

An Interesting Civil Case-Opera House is
Completed.
Special to the Gazette.
Ell PAso, TEX, Dec. 15.-The largest
and perhaps the most interesting civil
case that came up at this term of the Dis
trict court was decided to-dry. The title
OF the case is George Rand VS.. WV
Williams of San Francisco, and involved
the ownership to two blocks of ground
on Ell Paso street and worth about $780,
600. Rand has been living on the land
twenty-five years, but never received his
deed nor paid the taxes on the property.
He clsimed, however, to have paid for the
land, but the vendor died before execut-
ing the transfer. The jury took this view
OF the case snd rendered verdict Ia
favor of Rand. Several fights occurred
among the jurors before they arrived at q
decision.
The Myer opera house, owned by II. C..
Myer OF Camden, Ark, was completed to-
DAY al a cost of $50, ZOO and will be dedi-
Gated tonight, when the play of Monte
Cristo will be presented by an eastern
company. The building is three story
and will seat 1900 people.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
ANTI-CLEVELANO ELEMENT.
It is Joined by Senator German Of Mary
land.

It is Joined by Senator German OF Mary
land.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, Dec. ia special
dispatch from Washington says: at has
become matter of public notoriety that
Eugene Higgins Was summarily removed
from his place in the Treasury Depart
ment at the direction of the President.
Senator Gormsn is furious over it. He
made the retention of Higgins personal
matter and now does not hest
tate to denounce the President
in unmeasured terms. Gorman
is chairman Of the executive committee
Of the national Democratic committee.
He was given more credit than any other
man for the result in New York in 1884
The fact that there is an open rupture
between the Maryland Senator and the
President causes great excitement and
delights the anti Cleveland Democrats,
who, for the first time in months, begin
TO talk about the possibility Of beating
Mr.. Cleveland for The denomination.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
at Roby.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
RoBY, TEX, Dec. 15.-The people OF
this (Fisher) county are heartily in &C.
cord with the immigration movement now
on foot, and propose to hold rousiDg
meeting here on the 18th inst, and elect
delegation to the Dallas convention.
The general impression is that much good
will result from thst convention. The
covered wagon of the new letter has been
af-equent visitor all the fall, and the cry is
"still they Gomez" but there is plenty of
room yet and choice lands to be easily
gotten, and cheaper than they will be ever
again.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
OLD kLCALDE MARRIED.
Ex Governor o. m. Roberts Married at
New BraunfsIs

Ex Governor o. IA. Roberts Married al
New BraunfsIs.
Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. LEX.
Governor o M. Roberts, known ell over
the country as the "OId Alcalde," and
who was Governor OF Ttxas for two
terms, from 1873 to 1882, was married
this evening at New Brsunfels, about
thirty miles north of this city, to Mrs Kate
Borden, an elderly widow of Tyler. The
marriage was quietly contaminated at the
house Of the BRIDES daughter, Mrs. J. A.
Arnold, whose husband is leading
citizen Of New Braunsfels. The ex-
Governor is over seventy years old, and
has been msrried twice before, while his
new bride is sixty-ive years, and has g
large number Of grown grandchildren.
Immediately after the marriage. the hap
py couple took the train for Austin,
where the groom is professor Of Law in
the Texas University.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
sherman,s Dedication,

Special to the Gazette.
SHERMAN, TEX, Dec. 15.-The Sher.
man Improvement Bureau held q special
meeting tonight for the purpose Of ap-
pSfnting delegates to attend the immi-
grafton meeting to be held at Dallas on
Tuesday, Dec. 20. The following dele.
gates were appointed: A. W. Byers. j.
B. Brown, J. W. Hearne, j. T. Evans, A,
Fulton, j. 81. Dills. P. Harrison, DR..
Lewis, j. Cal Eubank, G. N. Roberts,
] R. Cole, T. D. Joiner, Tom Randolph,
Joseph Bledsoe, J. G. Tassey, Jake Levy,
Turner Wilson, G.. W. Marshall, j. M.
Cullers and T. G. billiard. To this mum.
Der was added one representative from
each newspaper published in the city.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Holland.

Special to the Gazette.
HOLLAND, TEX, Dec. 15.-Chiss Stat
ford, who was sent from this county some
months since to the asylum at Austin,
was to-day brought back and turned over
to his brothers by the asylum officials, in
q much improved condition.
j. M. Joiner, the Baptist missionary to
China who was sent from this state three
years ego, arrived via San Francisco yes
terday, together with his wife and two
children. He visits is aged father and
other relatives in Bell county, taking
them all Dy surprise.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Mr.. Astor,a Funeral.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The funeral OF
the late Mrs. John Jacob Aston took place
this morning from Trinity chapel. It was
attended by all the wealthy families of
note in the metropolis. The edif1cei was
threnged to the doors, and many could
not get in at all.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
at Rugk.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the Gszet,

correspondence OF tn9 GAzeGFt.
zssRUsK, TEX, Dec. 13.-Our people COM
mend the course of THE GAZETTE in the
matter of excursion rates to Texas and
other inducements that could and should
be offered to Immigrants and Will in all
probability respond by sending 9 delegate
to Dallas, but so far none has been ap-
pointed. This section presents fine op-
portunities for boom, and would IN
doubtedly get its share in case the tide Of
immigration was turned to our shores, as
il is now to California.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
The Splsndor OF Dress

And the artificial effects of cosmetics, no
matter how deity spilled, can make never
beautiful or attractive one who is subject
to emaciations nervous debility, or tpy
form Of female weakness. These must be
reached by inward application, ard not by
outward attemptsRns conceslment, and
the ladies may taks hope from the fact
that thousands ottheir sssters have made
themselves moK&redi:nt sd beautiful by
the use of DR.. Fierce's "Fzyarite Pre-
scription" than they could ever hope to
do by the aid of the appliances OF the
toilet,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
A woman's Tongue Out Out,

MERIDIAN, MISS, Dec. 15.-Informa-
ton has been received here from Smith
county that Mrs. Fanny Husbands while
travelling to her brothers. house, some
miles from her own home, was assaulted
by negro and rob5ed. After committing
the robbery the negro cut out the lady's
tongue. Mrs. Husbands recognized the
negro and wrote his name 30 that he
would be arrested.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16

to try the case in Cherokee county. This
county is out of Judge Williams dis
trict, but the defense believed that less
prejudice existed there for or against the
stste or defendant than in any other ad-
J3lniDg county. The D.strics Attorney
objected to Cherokee, but suggested
Houston or Henderson county. Judge
Williams decided to move the case to
Henderson county, the home OF Prosecut-
Ing Attorney Faux.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Freighss in Collision,

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Dec. 1.-two
trains collided on the Iron Mountain
Railway at Loomis' mill north of this
city last night. All trains were delayed
twelve hours. The engines were COM
pletely demolished and twenty eight box
cars loaded with cotton and merchandise
were wrecked. Two tramps who were
on one Of the trains have not been seen
since the wreck, and it is supposed they
were killed and the bodies burned.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
In Favor of Dakota as One State,

ABERDEEN, D. T., Dec. 1.-THE ad-
mission-as state convention came to
order at noon and organized temporarily,
with H. G. Preston Of Mitchell chairman
The principal business of the convention
will consist in the adoption { f memorial
to Congress for the admission of Dakota
as one state and the appointment of lob
byiDg committee to go to Washington.
The opening of the Sioux reservation will
be favored.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
WhiteWright.
Correspondence of the Gazette.

correspondence OF the Gazette.
WBITEwRIGsT, TEX, Dec. 14.-At an
adjourned regular meeting last night the
Town Council, by the suspension of the
rules, adopted an ordinance prohibiting
gambling and selling merchandise on
Sunday.
Three state convicts escaped from their
guard last night at the junction of the
Missouri Pacific and Texas and Pacific
Railroads, about seven miles north of
here. Parties are out in search OF them,
but as yet are not on their trail.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Hotel Blown Daun.

Los ANGELES. CAL, Dec. ia heavy
wind prevailed yesterday at Crescent, 8
town ten miles north Of here, and an ho-
tel, with sixteen inmates, was blown
down. Mrs. Clementina Arnold and her
ten-year-old daughter were killed. All
the others were badly Injured.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Hnrper In strIpes.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, Dec. 15.-E. l..
Harper, the convicted ex-banker, donned
the stripes in the Ohio penitentiary tc-
day, but will retain his mousteche and
hair for time. He has been assigned to
q position as clerk in the Office of the
secretary.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Sweetwate-,
Correspondence Of the Gazette.

Correspondence Of the Gazette
SwEEIwATRR, TEX Dec. IA rum
Der of new Corners are moving in both
town and county, and there is room for
many more.
Our rock school building that cost
$4,000 is receiving the finishing touches.
1t Is daisv, and worth every dollar it
cost. Mr.. X. r. Seston is the builder.
The Baptist chu On at this place have
called Rev. j. " Brice OF Terrell 20 the
pulpit for the coming year.
Mr.. James, generally known IS the
| "Cowboy Preacher," is conducting very
Interesting meeting st the Methodist
church here. He is presch.ag 70 crowded
houses.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16

favored states. In compliance with
the solicitations of many citizens,
Mayor w. G. Perkins has called meet
Ing at the courthouse for to-day at p.
m, for the purpose of selecting represen-
tafives in the Dallas immigration conven-
ton of the Goth,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Accidentally Shot Near Ladonia.

Special to the Gazette.
LADoNIA, TEX Dec. Is -Constable
Russell Hill, of this place, while out
hunting wild hogs this afternoon, was &C.
cidentally shot and killed by comrade
named Peck. He was q brave and eff
Gent officer and very popular with every
body. He leaves large family.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
County Meeting Called,

Correspondence of the Gazette.
WAxAHACHIE, Tex, Dec. l4.-Msyor
DuBose has made call for the citizens
of Ellis county to convene in this city on
tide 18th inst. to select delegates to the
state immigration convention to be held
in Dallas December 20.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Hillsbore's Artesian We'll,

SpHCIaI
HILLsB 1Ro, TEX, Dec. 1.-THE arte-
sian well man has covered in his
machinery, and is now enabled to pro-
coed with his work in the worst of
weather. His contract is to 60 down
1000 feet, before receiving any compensa-
ton, unless he should obtain water at q
less depth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
at Brentwood,
" "
Special to the Gazette,

Special to the Gazette.
BRowNwooD, TEX, Dec. 15 Our peo-
pie heartily indorse the immigration
move, and this county will be ably repre-
scented at Dallas on the Goth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Change of Venue Granted.
Special to the Gazette.

PALESTINE, TEX, Dec. 15.-Judge
Williams this morning secured the con-
sideration of fitting point for change
OF venue In the case of the State VS..
Chris Rogers, who killed Thomas O'Don-
nell on the 10Th OF May last in attempting
to arrest him and after having been shot
first by O'Donnell. The defense desired
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Governor Bodven Dead.

HALLOwELL, Me Dec. 15.-Governor
Bodw-ll died this morning. His death
was caused by congestion of the lungs.
caused from exposure and over.work.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Coal Near Kosse,
Special to the Gazette,

special 70 the Gazette.
KossE, TEX, Dec. l5-Mr. r. A.
Bouch, while digging well on his place
three miles east of Kosse last week, ran
across six-foot vein Of coal fifty feet be-
low the surface. The coal burns splen
didlY and does not crack when exposed
to the weather. It is considered by those
able to Judge to be very superior article.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
at RockIand.


correspondence OF the Gazette.
RoCKLAND, TEX, Dec. 1S.-The immi-
grafton movement receives the approval
of the people Of this county, and no doubt
we Will have representative at the Dali
las convention.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
a Dssefter Arreste d.
Special to the Gazette,

Special to the Gazette.
FoRT SMITH, ARK, Dec. 15.-John
Gilroy, 8 deserter from Company c, First
United States artillery, was arrested To-
day by Deputy United States Marshal ].
G. Rushing, who has wired the fact to the
commanders at Fort Hamilton, N. Y.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
At Greenvilie.

Special to the Gazette.
GRRENyHLE, TEX, Dec. 15.-Consider-
able interest has been awakened here up
on s4doject of immigration and the
securing to Texas of equsl
rates with Cslifornis and other
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Hemphill Oounty's Delegation.

Special to the Gazette.
CANADIAN, TEX, Dec. 15.-Hemphill
county sends Hon. B. M. Baker, eX-mem.
Der of the Legislature, ex.superintendent
of public instruction and Hon. l.. +.
Finch, ex-senator of Kansas, to the Dallas
convention.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
4 RIOT IN NEXICOs
Eight People Killed and Over Forty
Wounded on Election Day

WouHceu ON EIectio1 Day.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 15-Advices
from Jamauve in Southern Tamaulipas,
Mexico, say there was much trouble
there and riot during an election Sun
day. One OF the parties opened the polls
when others began the fight. At each of
the polls there was pitched bsttle and
the ballot boxes were overturned and
destroyed. Eight men were killed and
over forty wounded. The result is that
the old Mayor will hold over anotheg
term.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
At Midland.

Special to the Gazette
MIDLAND, TEX, Dec. l5.-Midland is
Interested in the immigration move, and
will send strong delegation to Dallas.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16

Usually such things asAge advertised possess
no value. But who woul4HHy that Dr.. Bulls
Cough Syrup possesses 10 merit: Is Is the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16

BE returned home slone and informed his
mother he had killed them, showing .
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16

u ID in every county In the state for the
purpose of giving correct and immediate
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16

oeavored to make coupling Of cars and
Was caught between the bumpers and
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16

and pupils OF the papiic SCHOOL are ceIe-
brating tonight Wairtlez's birthday with
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16

tax. He would endesvor to guard labor
interests and protect them from COMPETE
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16

an utter want of
the socialists in
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-16
Cancer of the Tongue.
T2 YOUNG And KIDDLE-AGED MEN,

A SURE CURE.
The awful effect of early vice, which brings
organic weakness, destroying both mind and
body, with all its direful Ills,
PERMANENTLY CURED. sss&se
Palpitation of the heart, timidity, tssxabnnE,
nervous discharges, SO much to be, reared for
ugly imagiaings, dislike 10 SOCIAL life and brood.
ing melancholy.
Married men, or thess entering upon that
happy life, aware OF physical debility, excita-
bilty OF the nerses, organic diminution OK other
MISUNDERSTANDING assisted.
No minerals used. Young people losing their
health and spending time with those unskilled
and unqualified, causing fatal disorders to the
head, throat, nose, liver and lungs, stomach
and bowels, speedily cured.
Let not false modesty deter you from calling